GRIDCON 2025, an international conference and exhibition

Current Context: GRIDCON 2025, an international conference and exhibition, was held from March 9 to March 11, 2025, at the India International Convention Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Organized by POWERGRID under the patronage of the Ministry of Power and in association with CIGRE India, the event focused on the theme "Innovations in Grid Resilience".

Highlights:

Participation of over 2,000 delegates and representatives from 30 countries.
Discussions on renewable energy integration, grid resilience, smart asset management, and digital transformation.
Showcased cutting-edge technologies and strategies for a sustainable and reliable power grid.
Included technical paper presentations, plenary sessions, and exhibitions featuring global innovations in the power sector.

Question:

Q.1 Which organization was responsible for organizing GRIDCON 2025?
a) NTPC Limited
b) POWERGRID
c) CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission)
d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Answer: b) POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) organized GRIDCON 2025 under the patronage of the Ministry of Power in association with CIGRE India.